Blogs & Updates

New SIMS Remote Service – Power BI Cover Manager Reports
  November 03 2022

MIS

The SIMS Cover Module is a very powerful tool but the reporting and analysis of your cover data has always been very limited. SBS have produced a Power BI report that utilizes information from Cover as well as Student and Lesson Monitor that allows your school to understand and monitor 
ESS SIMS School Workforce Census 2022 guidance
  October 27 2022

MIS

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in ESS SIMS.
SIMS Autumn Census 2022 guidance
  September 22 2022

MIS

Here’s your SIMS update on the latest guidance for the Summer Term 2022 School Census.
How to add an additional Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral in your MIS
  September 13 2022

MIS

This blog provides information for ESS SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom and ScholarPack on how to add an additional Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral.
Primary Statutory Key Stage Analysis Resources
  September 06 2022

MIS

SIMS resources to enable schools to calculate and instantly analyse all Primary Statutory assessment result headline measures Phonics Year 1 and 2, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
SIMS End of Year Procedures for 2022
  June 29 2022

MIS

Here are the links for the primary and secondary End of Year user guides for ESS SIMS and information about our support for the procedures.
NEW Introduction to SIMS
  May 10 2022

MIS

This remote training session is designed as an introduction for staff who are new to SIMS. The session will cover how SIMS works as a comprehensive management information system (MIS) and how the effective use of the software can support the running of a school and contribute to school improvement.
NEW SIMS Dealing with Part-time Nursery Pupils
  May 09 2022

MIS

Our NEW SIMS Dealing with Part-time nursery pupils Webinar is now available to book!
SIMS Summer Census 2022 guidance
  April 29 2022

MIS

Here’s your SIMS update on the latest guidance for the Summer Term 2022 School Census.
Chat with a MIS Consultant Service
  April 26 2022

MIS

Here at School Business Services we know only too well that the burden on school staff is increasing and deadlines continue to come thick and fast. Our Chat with a consultant is designed so that our experienced MIS team can help,  discuss challenges and give advice throughout the year.